The Advocate

The Advocate - September 12, 2019

  1. President's Message: Putting New Funding Where It's Needed
  2. Bargaining Update
  3. Renew the Levy: Yes for Teachers, Yes for Kids!
  4. Advancing On the Salary Schedule
  5. Salary Placement for New Hires: Credit for Previous Teaching Experience and Education Levels
  6. Give Your Schedule a Check Up!
  7. Join a PAT Committee!
  8. Global Climate Strike: Friday September 20th
  9. Don't Forget to Complete Your Mandatory Trainings!
  10. PAT Party in the Park: Friday September 13th

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The Advocate - August 22, 2019

  1. President's Message: This Could Change Everything
  2. Get to Know Your PAT Committees
  3. PERS Update: Union Coalition Files Lawsuit
  4. Meet Nichole Watson, PAT's New Racial Equity Organizer
  5. Meet Peter Brogan, PAT's New Uniserv Consultant
  6. Join the OEA Mediation Network
  7. PAT Party in the Park: Friday September 13th

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The Advocate - May 15, 2019

  1. President's Message: This is Only the Beginning
  2. School Board Elections: Vote by May 21st
  3. Election for PAT Executive Board Director Position
  4. Building and Classroom Moves - Article 19 of Our Contract
  5. Student Debt Workshop – Monday, May 20th
  6. Social Justice Social: Building Sanctuary - Thursday, May 23rd
  7. Educators of Color - End of Year BBQ – Thursday, May 30th
  8. LGBTQ Summit – Friday, June 21st
  9. Don't Miss the OEA Summer Conference!

The Advocate - April 17, 2019

  1. President's Message: Keep Up the Pressure!
  2. It's Time for PAT Rep Elections
  3. Portland School Board Elections: Vote by May 21st
  4. Standardized Testing: We Want to Hear from You
  5. Climate Justice Social: April 25th
  6. PAT Executive Board Report

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The Advocate - March 20, 2019

  1. President's Message: We Won't Stand for More Cuts
  2. Staffing Process Update for the 2019-2020 School Year
  3. Workload Overage Pay
  4. Rally for Schools and Students, March 21st, PCC-Cascade
  5. April 10th: Take it to the MAX!
  6. Join the Bargaining Committee!
  7. PAT PAC Endorsements
  8. Music and Arts Grants Available from California Casualty

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The Advocate - March 6, 2019

  1. President's Message: Time to Turn Up the Heat
  2. Contract Ratification Process
  3. Staffing Process for the 2019-2020 School Year
  4. Racial Equity Task Force - Spring Social Mixer - Thursday March 7th
  5. Retirement Seminar: Thursday March 14th
  6. Special Education Social: Thursday March 21st
  7. Get the Facts About PERS!
  8. Music and Arts Grants Available from California Casualty

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The Advocate, February 6, 2019

  1. President's Message: Are Our Students Worth Four Billion Dollars?
  2. Make Sure to Vote in the PAT Election!
  3. Setting Overload Pay for the Spring Semester
  4. Planning to Retire or Resign Before Next School Year? February 15th Stipend Deadline
  5. Sick Leave Bank - Donations Still Needed!
  6. Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action, February 4-8, 2019
  7. Social Justice Social: Building Sanctuary, February 21st
  8. Nurturing Black Children in White Spaces: February 22nd
  9. Creating Pathways Towards Racial Justice: Symposium February 23rd
  10. Get the Facts About PERS!
  11. Music and Arts Grants Available from California Casualty

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The Advocate, January 9, 2019

  1. New Year's Resolution: Keep the Oregon Legislature Focused on Funding Follow-Through
  2. Get Your PAT RED FOR ED T-Shirt
  3. Join the Bargaining Committee!
  4. Legislative Round Table on Funding
  5. Promising Practices Grant
  6. Climate Justice Social: January 17th

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The Advocate - December 5, 2018

  1. President's Message: Now's Our Chance to Fully Fund Oregon Schools
  2. Get Your PAT RED FOR ED T-Shirt
  3. Bargaining Update
  4. A Win on Master's Degree Credit
  5. Promising Practices Grant
  6. Resolution for Black Lives Matter Week of Action
  7. Special Education Social: December 6th
  8. The Color of Law Curriculum Workshop for Teachers: December 13th
  9. Join Us in Salem on President's Day!

The Advocate - November 19, 2018

  1. President's Message: Update on MAP Testing
  2. PERS Bubble and Retirement Incentives: Don't Miss Key Deadlines
  3. Speech Language Pathologists National Board Certification Reimbursements
  4. When Do I Cover for an Absent Colleague?
  5. Black Friday Protest: Fund Education and Make Nike Pay Their Fair Share!
  6. Educators of Color Social: November 28th
  7. Special Education Social: December 6th
  8. The Color of Law Curriculum Workshop for Teachers: December 13th

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